Just Words Unit 2 Days 1-5 Review

Front

What is a high frequency word?

Back

A word that appears often in written text, such as 'how'.

Front

How many sounds are in the word 'that'?

Back

3 sounds.

Front

Which word has a short vowel sound?

Back

The word 'can' has a short vowel sound.

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'shrimp'?

Back

1 syllable.

Front

What is the definition of a blend?

Back

A group of consonants that blend together but each sound can be heard.

Front

What is a vowel?

Back

A letter that represents a speech sound made with the vocal tract open, such as 'a', 'e', 'i', 'o', 'u'.

Front

What is a consonant?

Back

A letter that represents a speech sound made by obstructing airflow, such as 'b', 'c', 'd', 'f'.

Front

What is a syllable?

Back

A single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word.

Front

What is a short vowel sound?

Back

A vowel sound that is pronounced shorter than its long counterpart, like the 'a' in 'cat'.

Front

What is a long vowel sound?

Back

A vowel sound that is pronounced the same as the name of the letter, like the 'a' in 'cake'.